Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 124 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 33 | 20 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Celtics 124-117. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.